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property at 1039 College Ave

$1,300 - $1,695

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1039 College Ave

WheatonIL60187
property at 1340 N Main St

$1,300 - $1,500

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1340 N Main St

WheatonIL60187

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property at 1033 Spruce St

$1,750

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1033 Spruce St

Glendale HeightsIL60139

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property at 1818 Whitney Dr

$1,900

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jan 10, 2026

1818 Whitney Dr

Hanover ParkIL60133

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Carol Stream, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Carol Stream Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Carol Stream, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at St. Charles Square in the North Wheaton neighborhood priced from $1,325. Lakehaven Apartments in the Bloomingdale Walk neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,376. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carol Stream apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
St. Charles Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,325
Lakehaven Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath (340a1) Classic1BR,1BA$1,376
WHEATON COURT, LLC1BR1BA Rehabbed1BR,1BA$1,495
Renaissance at Carol Stream1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,500
Carol Stream CrossingBirch1BR,1BA$1,516

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carol Stream, IL

As of December 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carol Stream area is the $2.13 price per square foot B-3 Model at Camden at Bloomingdale in the in the Bloomingdale Walk neighborhood starting from $2,155. The second greatest value Carol Stream apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath B Model at The Flats at Gladstone starting at $1,817 with a $1.84 price per square foot in the Bloomingdale Walk neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carol Stream apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Camden at BloomingdaleB-32BR,1BA$2.13
The Flats at Gladstone2 Bed 1 Bath B2BR,1BA$1.84
Lakehaven Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath (340b3r) Renovated2BR,2BA$2.30
1511 E Roosevelt RdTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.84
Windsor Estate Apartments2 Bedrooms Floor Plan B12BR,1BA$1.90
Wheaton 121R1BR,1BA$2.32
The Greenway at Carol Stream1 Bedroom w WD1BR,1BA$2.02
Carol Stream CrossingBirch1BR,1BA$1.99
St. Charles Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.89
Renaissance at Carol Stream1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.18

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Frequently Asked Questions about Carol Stream

What type of rentals are currently available in Carol Stream?

There are currently 139 Apartments for Rent in Carol Stream, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,187 to $22,991. There are also 61 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Carol Stream ranging from $1,300 to $7,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Carol Stream?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Carol Stream ranges from $1,300 to $7,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,879.

Expert Rental Resources

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I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

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Written by: Nicole Harms

With world-class museums lining its streets, Chicago is a place people go to learn. It’s not surprising, therefore, that it’s also home to multiple colleges and universities with national and global reputations.

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Best Neighborhoods to Rent in Near Chicago's Top Employers

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!